September 27, 2024. Chapter 1-2. I'm late again today. The next update will be after midnight or around 2 hours at the most.
“Cuddle Muffin,” Zia called while lying next to Clint. “I feel bad for Kent. The resort said there is no refund whatsoever.”Clint and Zia were back in their villa, getting ready to sleep. They had spent two hours with Kent, offering him advice and listening to his frustration. After that, Kent appeared to have regained his reasons. It also helped that Brian came to speak to Kent and gave advice based on his recent experience with Cliare Monet. “Well, Sweet Lips.” Clint urged Zia to rest on his arm. He pulled her closer to him and answered, “It’s a very last-minute cancellation. The resort will lose a lot of money if they give any refund.”Zia made a face and remarked, “I know. I just feel bad for him. I wished there was another way for him to get at least half of the money -”An idea crept into Zia’s head. She asked, “What about the conference? There is always a special dinner at the end of it -”“That’s already been paid for too, Zia,” Clint revealed. “Oh, well, too bad,” Zia said.
"I want to try a new look and surprise you," Zia told Clint. "I'm doing my hair and makeup at the resort's salon and spa. I'll change there too, so that means I'll see you at the dinner party.""Wow, I wanna try another look too!" Clint responded. "Really?" Zia reacted with a smile. "I'd like to see that.""Yeah. That means I will also change at the spa," Clint suggested, and Zia cracked up. "No! I wanted to surprise you!" Zia declared. She put her arm around Clint and kissed him briefly. Then, she requested, "Please, Cuddle Muffin."Clint sighed and responded, "Fine, but don't take too long.""Ah, you miss me already?" Zia teased before requesting a shuttle to take them. The day of the anniversary dinner arrived. Guests were coming from Bradford's side, plus the Kings and the Eros family. Of course, since the Masons were still around, Clint invited them too as a courtesy, and Zia thought that was very considerate of Clint. With only an hour and a half to go, Zia left the villa wit
"Shut up! Shut up! I can't sleep! Ahh!" Claire shrieked at her baby girl, who had been crying for the past two hours. The baby was in the crib in the apartment's living room. The door to their apartment suddenly burst open, and William Barlowe entered. He frowned and scolded, "Why are you screaming at our daughter? She is just a baby! What's wrong with you?""What's wrong with me?" Claire asked back, weeping. "This isn't the life I wanted! Why can't you hire a nanny for the baby? Where did all your money go?"William rushed to the baby and consoled her. Then, he turned to Claire, saying, "Have you forgotten I lost everything after the divorce? I still need to give child support to my other kids!" "Regardless of how little money I have, this is no way to treat a baby! Don't you love our child?" William asked. "I - I can't live like this? William, I - I should leave the baby to you," Claire said in desperation. Claire barely has any money left with her, either. Most of it was spent o
“Well, what is it, Raelyn?” Charles asked loudly from outside the ladies’ room. “Is it done?”Then, he muttered, “This isn’t actually the first time she threw up, but it just never occurred to me that she could be carrying a child.”“Are you done, Mom?” Riley also inquired. She was situated behind the cubicle, waiting for the results. Renee was inside the ladies’ room with Riley. She was standing on her own, but she still had a walking stick to help her balance. She fanned her face and said, “I’m nervous. Hurry, Raelyn! Hurry!”“Is she pregnant?” Outside, Abner asked aloud. “Mom, try it twice, okay? So that’s a double confirmation,” Riley suggested. “Can you imagine Freya having a younger uncle or aunt?” Renee asked Riley, and they both made varied expressions.“Well, that does happen,” Riley said. “Oh, my god! My daughter will be so confused.”Clearly, there is a commotion in there,” Adrian said. “You are all pressuring Raelyn,” Anthony commented. “Haha! Give her some space!”Only
Renee made a face. She pouted and complimented, “Wow, even with your hand slightly shaking, you can do a good massage.”“I have to push myself, so I use all parts of my body and get off this wheelchair,” Anthony said. While Anthony could walk, he could not balance himself for longer than twenty seconds. After his accident, he suffered muscle weakness on one side of his body, which was why he and Renee were having treatments together.They go to the hospital together and have their treatments. Sometimes, they have lunch together after the hospital visit. So, pretty much, Renee and Anthony have gotten used to each other’s presence, but rarely do they delve into their personal lives. If they end up in a chat, they often talk about Riley and Adrian, their treatments, the people who help them, and Anthony’s work. “But where did you learn to massage like this?” Renee asked. “I used to give Freya massages when she was pregnant. I had to learn,” Anthony revealed. “You must miss her,” Rene
What would happen if the legal wife confronted her husband’s mistress? Riley imagined she would remain composed. After all, she was in the right, and she had every reason to fight, but her body unknowingly shook from anger. It was challenging to contain the hatred she harbored for this woman before her. “What are you doing here?” Claire Monet, the young mistress, asked.Riley Allen Martin, twenty-seven, the legal wife and accomplished jewelry designer, responded fiercely, “I decided to fight for my marriage.”“But you've already agreed to the divorce,” Claire reacted, her big blue eyes narrowing and her face darkening.Ignoring Claire, Riley attempted to walk past her, but Claire grabbed her wrist and pointed out, “I’m pregnant with Brian’s child.”Pulling her arm away, Riley curtly said, “I need to talk to—”"Ahhh! Miss Riley? What did I do to you?” Before Riley knew it, Claire was sprawled on the floor, calling, “Brian, she pushed me! Help! Our baby!"Stupefied, Riley was shocked
"My baby!" Riley woke up with her hand on her belly, her heart beating wildly. "My baby -""Riley, calm down—" Riley turned to a man who was calling her name. She was shocked by his presence and initially could not grasp what he was saying.Next to her hospital bed was Adrian King, the first son of the wealthiest family in the city of Halliport. Though there was a noticeable change in him, Riley immediately recognized him. He was a figure from her past, someone who had become a stranger to both her and her husband.On a normal and happy day, Riley was like a ray of sunshine. She possessed long, wavy blonde hair, a heart-shaped face, and dazzling green eyes. However, that day, Riley did not have to look in the mirror to know she was a mess. Hours earlier, she had been crying her heart out in her car, only to be saved by a stranger. After undergoing medical evaluations and treatments, she passed out due to emotional stress. And now, she found herself back in her miserable state, panicki
In another hospital, Brian Martin held his mistress' hand. Claire was crying in bed, assuming her situation had gotten worse."Brian, I might lose our baby. Your wife, she–she tried to kill our baby," Claire's tear-streaked face bore a look of anguish as she said."I should have just left the city and raised this baby on my own! I'd rather my baby live a peaceful life than be hated by your wife," Claire added. "Why did you have to make me a mistress, Brian? Why?”"I'm sorry, Claire. This was my fault." Brian embraced Claire tightly. He stayed by her side until she cried herself to sleep. Seconds turned into minutes, and Brian continued to stroke her back until he lay her flat on the bed. Brian wiped the tear stains on his lover’s face, feeling helpless. He thought back to the time when he first met Claire.A few months ago, Brian had a business meeting with a VIP client named Mr. Leopard in a high-end KTV bar. They rented a private room, and Claire walked in as the main food attendan